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They Called It BOSS Radio

The National have confirmed that they will start recording their next album "soon". The US band released their sixth album 'Trouble Will Find Me' in 2013, more recently showcasing new song 'Roman Candle' live. A Look Back at a Revolutionary Format In the annals of radio history, few formats have left as indelible a mark as Boss Radio. This innovative approach to broadcasting, which dominated the airwaves from the mid-1960s through the 1970s, revolutionized the way stations programmed music and […]

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The Hot Hits Revolution

Mike Joseph’s Radio Legacy In the late 1970s and early 1980s, a seismic shift rocked the radio landscape. At its epicenter was Mike Joseph, a visionary programmer who breathed new life into the stagnating Top 40 format with his revolutionary “Hot Hits” approach. This innovative programming strategy not only revitalized struggling stations but also helped usher in the era of Contemporary Hit Radio (CHR), leaving an indelible mark on the industry that resonates to this day. The Genesis of Hot […]

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